ANALYSIS OF SAUSAGE PRODUCTION IN RUSSIA

Abstract

The article examines the current state of the sausage market. The analysis of production volumes is given both in the Russian Federation as a whole and in the context of federal districts. The main factors contributing to the growth of sausage production were noted. Sausage production in 2023 increased from 2,411.25 thousand tons to 2,472.42 thousand tons compared to 2022, an increase of 2.5%. The analysis of statistics on the production of boiled sausages in 2023 showed an increase in production compared to 2022 from 1647.25 thousand tons to 1663.57 thousand tons of 1%. Boiled sausages predominate in the structure of sausage production in Russia - 34%. According to the analytical agency «AnalyticResearchGroup», The 10 largest sausage producers in Russia account for about 60% of the total production. Miratorg agroholding is the market leader of sausage products in Russia. It accounts for about 21.4% of total production. The analysis of prices for sausage products is given. Prices for sausages, sausages, and bacon in 2023 increased by an average of 6% compared to the level of 2022. In the segment of boiled meat sausages, the price reduction trend continued throughout the year. Taking into account the dynamics of production in the first quarter of 2024, Agroan agency predicts that the production of sausages in Russia in 2024 will be at the level of 2,575,200 tons, and the annual production of sausages in Russia by 2028 will be at least 2,795,896 tons.